GST Advice, Assistance and ATO Representations Direct to Clients
I advise clients in relation to difficult and complex GST issues, including dealing with the ATO on your behalf if appropriate. See below for just some examples of GST issues I’ve advised on If you have an existing Tax Agent or advisor, I can work together with them to ensure all GST matters are efficiently and effectively dealt with to completion GST matters that may appear complex can sometimes be resolved fully and promptly in just one consultation. You do not need to appoint me as your Tax Agent.
Support to other Professional Advisors
I work with accountants, lawyers, Barristers and other professional advisors in relation to their clients’ GST matters. This provides specialist GST support when required, similar to having an expert available alongside your team. Engagements are always confidential, and in some cases the client is not disclosed. Support includes second opinions, technical reviews, settling your advice to clients or submissions to the ATO, and guidance on complex GST matters so you can advise your clients
One Hour Consultation
A fixed one hour Zoom consultation is available for $900 plus $90 GST. That is sometimes all that is needed for me to guide you to the next steps to tak Many issues are resolved within this session. No ongoing commitment required. If further assistance is required, you choose how to proceed
GST audits - preparation, management and resolution
ATO objections and appeals
Voluntary disclosures and amended returns
Penalty remission and interest negotiation
Private rulings - drafting, lodging, negotiating
ATO correspondence - drafting and managing responses
Dispute strategy and ATO negotiation
Litigation support for legal counsel
The margin scheme - structuring, eligibility and calculation
Residential vs commercial property classification
Going concern transactions
New residential premises and the developer rules
Subdivisions, strata title and mixed-use developments
Property joint ventures and partnerships
Long-term lease and licence arrangements
Off-the-plan sales - timing and treatment
Non-resident GST obligations and registration
Cross-border services and digital supplies
Imported services and the reverse charge
GST on low value imported goods
International transactions - structuring and compliance
GST treaty and treaty-equivalent arrangements
GST in mergers, acquisitions and business sales
Going concern classification on business sales
Share vs asset deals - GST consequences
Corporate restructuring - group structures and reorganisations
Due diligence - GST risk identification
Vendor structuring and deal documentation review
NDIS - classification, registration and supply issues
Health services - GST-free classification
Education - input taxed vs GST-free supplies
Charities, NFPs and ACNC-registered entities
Government entities and grants
Food and beverage classification
Board-level GST risk frameworks and reporting
Second opinions for advisers and their clients
Tax opinion letters for boards and lenders
Adviser collaboration - working alongside existing counsel
Expert witness and technical support for litigation
GST training and briefings for Boards and CFOs
